Moisture Boost Daily Restoring Complex SPF 30

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Rating

Neutral / 4

it's ok, won't repurchase

After loving the Resist daily moisturizer, I wanted something stronger for my dry winter skin so I went with this one. Unfortunately, it just didn't do that much for me. It felt thick going on, and didn't sink into my skin like I wanted...it felt more like applying sunblock. Did not break me out, but still somehow left me with dry patches. I still use this from time to time, but I don't reach for it often and didn't feel it was great for makeup application. But I will try another moisturizer

Sarah I.

Reviewed on Monday, January 19, 2015

100 out of 100

Rating

Best / 4

On my 3rd tube

I love this moisturizer- it does the job well and doesn't leave an oily residue or white hue on the face. I have really dry skin in the winter time and it goes on smooth under my foundation/bb cream or powder. As a prior student of the sciences, I can understand and appreciate Paula's logical approach to skin care. She cuts out all the "crap" from her formulations so you don't have to pay through the roof for a face cream that contains "dead sea salts" which do NOTHING for the skin.

Tara K.

Reviewed on Friday, January 09, 2015

100 out of 100

Rating

Best / 4

Great sunscreen!

I absolutely love this stuff! I get very dry skin in the winter, and I need a nice moisturizing SPF. This is it! It's not greasy at all. First comes out white, but as soon as you rub it in it absorbs.

Miranda

Reviewed on Saturday, December 27, 2014

80 out of 100

Rating

Good / 4

Just be patient!

I love this sunscreen. It's light enough that I can wear it in summer but also substantial enough that it works well in the winter here in California. I know a lot of reviewers have grumbled about how this stuff is so white that it looks like 1970s zinc sunscreen but if you just wait for about a minute then it rubs in perfectly and you know you've got sunscreen on. Doesn't leave your skin greasy the way other moisturizer/sunscreen combos can. Gentle enough to use around my eyes too!

Alefiya

Reviewed on Monday, December 01, 2014

100 out of 100

Rating

Best / 4

great for winter!

I got a sample of this product as well as the skin balancing sunscreen. I have combination skin and generally stick to the SB line, however in the winter I LOVE how this one feels on my skin! It is so silky smooth and mattifying, as well as moisturizing that I don't feel like using anything else but this! I have also skipped my SB toner on occasion and used this sunscreen all by itself when I've been in a rush to leave in the morning! I need to buy more!

Nancy

Reviewed on Thursday, November 27, 2014

100 out of 100

Rating

Best / 4

A new favourite

I had almost given up on finding a PC sunscreen I could love! Then this little gem came along. I don't do well with zinc so that ruled out some other PC sunscreens. But this one is almost perfect. I say 'almost' because I can't wear it near my super-sensitive eyes. (I use a titanium dioxide sunscreen around my eyes.) In all other respects I love this, especially for our winter.
I hope Paula will offer this with a higher SPF -- something along the lines Of Estée Lauder's Day Wear SPF 50.

Janie

Reviewed on Saturday, November 01, 2014

60 out of 100

Rating

Neutral / 4

Chemical Sunscreen

I wanted to like this as I adore the Moisturr Boost Moisturizer. I can't use it because it contains chemical sunscreens as opposed to zinc or titanium dioxide. Chemical sunscreensake my skin sting & burn. It does have a nice texture though.

Darrele D

Reviewed on Thursday, September 04, 2014

100 out of 100

Rating

Best / 4

Excellent product

I bought this moisturizer after reading the reviews and I am so thankful I did! For years, I struggled to find a moisturizer that would give me dewiness without shine. With other moisturizers- even ones recommended on Beautypedia- my foundation would be sliding off my T-zone while my undereye area looked dry and parched . With Moisture Boost, miraculously, my makeup stays put even late in the day and my eye area is soft and smooth. This moisturizer has changed everything! Get it!

Christina E.

Reviewed on Monday, August 25, 2014

100 out of 100

Rating

Best / 4

Ignore last review, please

I meant to review Skin Recovery's SPF moisturizer, and was a bit upset about the lack of a PC moisturizer with chemical sunscreen instead of physical.
Then I realized I was reviewing this product by mistake and looked into it - and it's a chemical sunscreen! Yay! Sorry for my misunderstanding, I'll definitely be trying this one out!

Kara S

Reviewed on Friday, July 04, 2014

60 out of 100

Rating

Neutral / 4

Made me breakout

I so wanted to live this. I haven't found a moisturizer with SPF that dosent irritate my sensitive skin.
For some reason it caused me to breakout. I like the way it looks, not a shiny finish. It also hydrated my combo skin. But didn't feel it soaked into my pores. Feels as if it sits on top of your skin.
Still in search of a SPF my skin can tolerate. Ugh

Jai P.

Reviewed on Friday, May 23, 2014

100 out of 100

Rating

Best / 4

Perfect Match.

This is without a doubt my perfect SPF moisturiser. The Skin Balancing really stung my skin and made my quite wary of "chemical" sunscreens, but physical barrier sun protection congests my skin. I eventually ordered the Moisture Boost SPF and have not looked back. No stinging (just be careful around the eyes), perfectly moisturising and have never had a burn (in fact my freckles are lightening).
A QUICK TIP: powder before applying any makeup (liquid or otherwise) and it will not slip and slide

Dorion H

Reviewed on Thursday, May 22, 2014

100 out of 100

Rating

Best / 4

The one I have been looking for....

Ever since Clinique began testing on animals again, I have been on the hunt for a great daytime moisturizer with sunscreen. Almost impossible. Almost. This is it! A word to others, this is not for dry to very dry. My skin is combination/oily. The normal and oily sunscreen moisturizers were waaaaaaaaaay to dry for me. Don't be turned off if you don't have dry skin!

LINDSAY B.

Reviewed on Sunday, March 23, 2014

60 out of 100

Rating

Neutral / 4

Stinging

I wanted to give this a try while traveling and see if it would be moisturing enough for summer. The good: once absorbed it left my skin smooth and matte. Not as good: I use a moisturizer with sunscreen recommended by PC with a 30 SPF and I love it. I use it under my eyes without a problem. Sadly I did the same with this one and after about 3 min my eyes began to sting and water.

Shirley A.

Reviewed on Friday, February 28, 2014

60 out of 100

Rating

Neutral / 4

A bit chalky

I found this moisturizer to be a bit too chalky.

Chris

Reviewed on Friday, January 24, 2014

100 out of 100

Rating

Best / 4

I would die if this ever got discontinued!!!!!

The BEST moisturizer with sunscreen that I have ever used. It's so affordable too. Sunscreen is something that "a little does NOT go a long way!" It must be applied liberally and because it is so affordable, I feel like I can actually put the correct amount on face. Lets face it guys, a pea size amount of sunscreen is not enough so ditch your department store product, get a more affordable one like this one because you know that in the end, this is probably better for you and your wallet anyways

Brenda W

Reviewed on Friday, January 03, 2014

100 out of 100

Rating

Best / 4

Moisture Boost is Great

I used the moisture boost system this week and i love it. Every product works great. Brenda W.

KS

Reviewed on Friday, December 27, 2013

80 out of 100

Rating

Good / 4

Great Daytime Moisturizer for Winter Skin

This is a great daytime moisturizer to wear underneath my (Paula's Choice) foundation. I do have to make sure that I rub it in quite well, otherwise I notice that it can glob up around my eyebrows, nose, and jaw area, but this is emollient enough to hydrate my dry, flaky skin during the day without feeling heavy or adding to my shiny T-zone after a full day of work.

KATIE K.

Reviewed on Thursday, November 28, 2013

100 out of 100

Rating

Best / 4

Figured out cold weather solution for skin!

I love this for fall winter, and it is a staple. I also switched to the Moisture Boost Cleanser but kept the Skin Balancing Toner. Wow is all I have to say. This combo works so darn well on my skin! During the day, I wear it over the C15 and Resist Ultra Light serum. It took some trial and error, but I found the perfect combination of products! Love Paula's Choice.

Cristina C

Reviewed on Tuesday, November 05, 2013

100 out of 100

Rating

Best / 4

The best of the best, I have never found anything like it.

I'm writing this review in the hopes that Paula NEVER discontinues this. I have rosacea and this product is one of the holy grails that helped me forgo makeup for good. I always thought that I would never be able to use chemical sunscreens because they always seemed to flare my rosacea, but Paula's Skin Recovery daily SPF moisturizer was just too heavy and of course gives the inevitable slight white cast. This lotion does neither and looks wonderful on. I've NEVER found anything that comes close

Jan

Reviewed on Monday, October 07, 2013

100 out of 100

Rating

Best / 4

great product

After years, no, decades of searching for a product that will moisturize and not cause breakouts, I am now an avid fan of Paula's Choice. This is a wonderful product and I can finally stop searching for something that works for me.

Cora S.

Reviewed on Wednesday, September 18, 2013

100 out of 100

Rating

Best / 4

A must for your dry skin!

I love this product! When I have a very dry skin, and live in Scandinavia, a thick moisturizing daycream are very necessary for my type of skin. The cream is thick in texture but easy to spread on the skin and withdraws quickly into the skin. My experience with thick creams is that they are often difficult to spread and become too thick, and shiny under makeup, but not this one.
I have a light golden brown color, but the cream is not white on my skin. Thanks!

aenlow

Reviewed on Wednesday, July 10, 2013

60 out of 100

Rating

Neutral / 4

Kind of burns

I gave this three stars because it really burns on my face, especially around my eye area, but I also think that's due to my particular reaction. I think I'm probably sensitive to one of the ingredients. I really like the moisturizer/sunscreen from the RESIST line, though.

Karen M

Reviewed on Saturday, May 25, 2013

40 out of 100

Rating

Poor / 4

A bit drying

I received a sample and on first try found it too drying and pasty.
I'm on my second tube of RESIST Cellular Defense Daily Moisturizer SPF 25 which works for my normal skin type.
I will continue with this product.

Kristen F

Reviewed on Tuesday, May 14, 2013

20 out of 100

Rating

Worst / 4

Bad for my combo skin

This was a bad product for my acne-prone combination skin. I wanted more moisture than the Skin Balancing lotion, and the description for this product indicates that it is appropriate for combination skin that is prone to breakouts, but iafter a few days I found that it caused acne, particularly on my drier spots where I don't ordinarily break out. Also, I did not like the texture--it didn't absorb well and felt more like a 1970s drugstore sunscreen than a modern skin care product.

WILLA

Reviewed on Saturday, May 11, 2013

80 out of 100

Rating

Good / 4

Thick

I ordered three packets of mositurizer with SPF, two packets had only about 1/4 t. which only covered half my face. I found this moisturizer too thick, didn't glide on my face as I'd hoped. I've been using Netrogena oil free moisturizer SPF which Paula gives a thumbs down rating, I like it because it glides on my face very nicely, however since I use Paula's products I am trying to find a suitable moisturizer with SPF with Paula.

This daytime moisturizer with sunscreen is safe for use around your eyes and is 100% fragrance- and colorant-free.

Who is this product for?Moisture Boost SPF 30 is formulated for anyone with normal to dry skin (even if it's prone to breaking out). Its lightweight, creamy texture also makes it a great option for those with combination skin with stubborn dry areas.

Expiration Date 8/2016

Sources to support the claims made for Moisture Boost Daily Restoring Complex SPF 30

For casual wear, meaning less than four hours total time out in the sun, it is not necessary to reapply sunscreen as you will be protected all day. If you are perspiring or just spending a longer period of time outdoors, it should be reapplied.

The other notable difference is that Skin Recovery Daily Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 is designed to be used as part of the comprehensive Skin Recovery routine. Moisture Boost Daily Restoring Complex SPF 30 is designed to be used with our Moisture Boost Kit for those seeking a simpler skincare routine.

The other notable difference is that Skin Recovery Daily Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 is designed to be used as part of the comprehensive Skin Recovery routine. Moisture Boost Daily Restoring Complex SPF 30 is designed to be used with our Moisture Boost System for those seeking a less complicated skincare routine.